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Star Fox already looks like my ideal remake, and I can't wait for a new generation of players to barrel roll on the…
The author expresses excitement for a potential Star Fox 64 remake on the Nintendo Switch 2, highlighting its enduring appeal and the potential for a modern visual overhaul. While acknowledging it's a remake rather than a new entry, the article argues that such re-releases are valuable for introducing classic games to new audiences and keeping them contemporary.
Cyberpunk Edgerunners is back: CD Projekt Red collab with action RPG Wuthering Waves sees Lucy return, and fan-favorite…
CD Projekt Red and Kuro Games are collaborating on a Cyberpunk: Edgerunners event within the action RPG Wuthering Waves, featuring characters like Lucy. This collaboration is set to launch in June, with Lucy having a significant questline. Wuthering Waves is also scheduled to release on Xbox Series X/S a month after its PC launch.
The 10 best RPGs for busy adults looking for a breather from hectic schedules
This article ranks the best role-playing games suitable for busy adults seeking a relaxing gaming experience. It highlights titles like Citizen Sleeper, Final Fantasy 16, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, emphasizing their accessibility, replayability, and ability to be enjoyed in short bursts or longer sessions. The selection considers games with straightforward controls and engaging narratives that cater to varied playstyles and time constraints.
Story-Driven Adventure JRPG Meg’s Monster Launches on Android
Meg's Monster, an adventure RPG originally released on PC, has now launched on Android with a rebuilt interface for portrait mode and tap controls. Developed and published by Odencat, the game focuses on a story where players must keep a young girl named Meg calm to prevent an apocalypse, featuring unique combat mechanics and a colorful pixel art style. The mobile version is free-to-play and includes the Lost Memories DLC.
Everything you need to know about Stranger Than Heaven, the half-century-spanning Yakuza series prequel
Stranger Than Heaven is a new single-protagonist historical epic from RGG Studio, set to span the first half of the 1900s in Japan. The game follows Makoto and Yu as they rise through the ranks of show business and gangster life, serving as a prequel to the Yakuza series. It is scheduled for release this winter and features a new combat system and business management activities.
Stranger Than Heaven Launches ‘This Winter’
Sega's upcoming game, Stranger Than Heaven, formerly Project Century, is set to launch this winter, potentially in late 2026 or early 2027. The game will feature connections to the Yakuza and Like a Dragon series, with a story following Makoto Daito's journey across Japan from 1915 to 1965. It will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and its theme song is performed by Ado, Satoshi Fujihara, Snoop Dogg, and Tori Kelly.
How to solve The Path of Riddles in Diablo 4
This guide provides the solutions to The Path of Riddles quest in Diablo 4, located within the Labyrinthine Grove. It details the correct answers to the riddles presented by Time-Worn Statues and Lorath, including the sequence for lighting braziers to obtain the Hilt of Lilith's Blade and progress through the quest.
UNDEFEATED: Genesis Reveals New Key Visual, Now Launching in Early 2027
Chorus Worldwide and Indie-us Games have announced that UNDEFEATED: Genesis, a superhero action RPG, will now launch in early 2027 instead of 2026. This delay is intended to further polish the game and deliver the expected superhero experience. The original UNDEFEATED has over 5 million downloads, while UNDEFEATED: Genesis has surpassed 250,000 wishlists.
RGG Studio's Stranger Than Heaven is seemingly the most original action-RPG I've seen yet: here are four ways…
RGG Studio's new action RPG, Stranger Than Heaven, is set to be a significant departure from the Yakuza series, featuring a narrative that spans 50 years of the protagonist's life in Japan. The game will launch this winter on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, and will include a more realistic combat system and unique mechanics like collecting world sounds for musical compositions. It will also be available day one on Xbox Game Pass.
Star Fox Announced For Switch 2
Nintendo announced Star Fox, a cinematic reimagining of Star Fox 64, for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game will feature a visual overhaul, new gameplay modes including a four-versus-four multiplayer Battle Mode, and will launch on June 25. It will be available digitally for $49.99 and physically for $59.99.
Blades of Fire 2.0 – Weekly Feature Spotlight Introduces Two New Systems: Anvil Trials and Arcana
Developer MercuryStream and publisher 505 Games have detailed two new systems, Anvil Trials and Arcana, for their upcoming dark fantasy action-adventure game Blades of Fire – Version 2.0. Anvil Trials allow players to re-fight bosses for medals, which can be used to unlock passive weapon buffs called Arcana. The Version 2.0 upgrade will be released on Steam for PC on May 14, with a free update also coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on the same date.
Nintendo Download for 7th May, 2026
The latest Nintendo Download update for May 7, 2026, features new releases like Mixtape and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for the Nintendo Switch 2. The update also highlights various games suitable for Mother's Day celebrations, including Nintendo Switch Sports and Overcooked! 2. Several other titles are also available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, with some releasing later in May.
Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred Review – Blizzard Finally Found Its Groove | Invision Game Community
The Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred expansion significantly improves the base game by addressing repetitive endgame content and introducing engaging new systems. The new Warlock class is highlighted as particularly fun and powerful, while the return of the Horadric Cube and the War Table system provide better progression and direction. Despite minor balancing issues, the expansion makes Diablo 4 feel exciting and complete, delivering the experience players had hoped for.
Stranger Then Heaven launches this winter, and Snoop Dogg is in it
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and Xbox Game Studios have revealed that Stranger Than Heaven will launch this winter for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The open-world crime drama features Snoop Dogg in a pivotal role as a smuggler named Orpheus who introduces the main character, Makoto Daito, to the criminal underworld. The game spans five distinct eras and cities in Japan, from 1915 to 1965, and includes a new brutal combat system.
Stranger Than Heaven offers the grounded refresh I've been desperate to see from Yakuza RPGs for years
Stranger Than Heaven, a new game from RGG Studio, offers a more grounded and intimate take on the crime drama genre, moving away from the over-the-top brawling of recent Yakuza titles. The game features a unique combat system with independent limb control and a narrative spanning fifty years, focusing on the evolving relationship between two protagonists and the role of music in their lives. Producer Hiroyuki Sakomoto assures that the combat will be visceral yet flow naturally, aiming for a balance between RGG Studio's storytelling strengths and engaging gameplay.
RGG's Stranger Than Heaven game arrives this winter
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, the creators of the Yakuza series, announced that their new game, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, will be released this winter. The game will focus on the founder of the Tojo clan.
This Beat-'Em-Up Wants You To Fight Like Batman And Move Like A Rock Star
Dead as Disco, a spiritual successor to Rocksteady's Batman: Arkham series, is now available in early access. The game combines rhythm-driven combat with a rock star protagonist seeking revenge. Players can fight to the beat of licensed tracks or upload their own music.
This New Action-RPG Feels Like Classic Zelda, With Better Combat
Alabaster Dawn, the upcoming action-RPG from Radical Fish Games, draws inspiration from classic Zelda titles like A Link to the Past, but features significantly improved combat mechanics. The game boasts gorgeous pixel art with fluid animations and a deep combat system that includes ranged and melee options, along with various buffs and weapon augmentations. Despite being in early access, Alabaster Dawn shows strong potential as a follow-up to the developer's previous acclaimed title, CrossCode.
Gurei Launches on July 23 with Console Versions Coming Soon - GameHaunt
The samurai boss-rush game Gurei will launch on PC via Steam on July 23, 2026, for $19.99. Developed by Lobo Sagaz Studio and published by Astrolabe Games, console versions are planned for a later release on unspecified platforms. Gurei features hand-drawn 2D art, fast-paced swordplay, and a unique dynamic difficulty system where boss encounters adapt based on the player's chosen order of engagement.
Stranger Than Heaven Launches This Winter, Cast and Setting Detailed — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Sega and RGG Studio announced that Stranger Than Heaven will launch in Winter 2026. The game is a prequel to the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series, focusing on the founding of the Tojo clan and following the story of Makoto Daito across five distinct eras of Japan. The presentation detailed the combat system, which allows independent control of Makoto's arms, and a showmanship system where players recruit talent and produce shows.
